Comparison

Hay App vs HayTracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hay App

Control your automatic hay preservative applicator directly from your iPad. Access operator manuals, repair parts, and preservative information. Monitor baling speed, moisture content, and preservative usage in real-time.

Highlights
  • iPad control for hay preservative applicators
  • Real-time moisture content display
  • Baling speed and tonnage monitoring
  • Preservative volume and application rate tracking
  • Access to operator manuals and repair parts
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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The Hay App from Harvest Tec is a convenient tool to control your Automatic Hay Preservative Applicator with an iPad on your John Deere, New Holland, Case IH, AGCO, or other brand of hay baler, as well as immediate access to operators manuals, repair parts, and hay preservative info at the touch of a finger. The Hay App gives you all the same features as the prior generation Touch Screen Display through a Bluetooth connection on your iPad or iPad Mini. Making the highest quality hay has never been easier! Displays the following information while you bale: • Moisture content • Speed of baling (tonnage) • Volume of preservative used per bale • Target application rate and actual application rate • Total tons baled Requires Bluetooth antenna. See your local dealer for details.

About

HayTracker

Features
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HayTracker makes managing your hay and straw inventory simple. Perfect for hobby farms, horse owners, and small livestock operations—keep track of what you have, what you're using, and what it costs without the complexity of accounting software. Track hay and straw separately, each with its own workflow. Log deliveries with quantity, cost, and notes. View your transaction history and edit past entries when needed. Pre-loaded bale types get you started quickly, or create custom types for your operation. See your total inventory value, monitor spending over time, and export your data to CSV for backup. Works offline with all data stored locally on your device. Dark mode included for early morning barn checks. A straightforward way to track your hay and straw without spreadsheets.

Screenshots

HayTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HayTracker at fortnightly against Hay App's every 3 months. HayTracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hay App ships an update every 3 months, HayTracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hay App versus HayTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHay AppHayTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarvest Tec, IncNATHAN CARLISLE FOX

In-app purchases

None

Hay App

No in-app purchases

None

HayTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hay App free?
Hay App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HayTracker free?
HayTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hay App or HayTracker have ads?
Neither Hay App nor HayTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hay App or HayTracker?
Hay App ships an update every 3 months, and HayTracker fortnightly. Most recently, Hay App was updated on August 17, 2026 and HayTracker on September 8, 2026.

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